Case Number: 8161
Harris, Robt. L. - Age 30 - Colored - Fatally shot at 3:30 AM in front of 3449 Federal St., while in his cab by Lucille Robinson, who was drunk and intended to shoot his fare. On 4/29/25 Lucille was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist. 7/9/25 - Acquitted - Scanlan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 23, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 23, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3449 Federal St |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | In front of 3449 Federal St while in his cab |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | Intended to shoot someone else. Drunk. Shot to d |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Fatally shot |
| Motive | Shot in his cab b/c customer was drunk & intended |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In front of 3449 Federal St while in his cab |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Harris, Robt. L |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, teamster, ticket agent |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other |
Defendant
| Name | Robinson, Lucille |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Apr-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 29, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 9, 1925 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
